Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Mahanoy
Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Mahanoy
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$ 54226 - 82475
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity that allows you to make a difference in your community Would you like to counsel and assist inmates as they prepare for reentry as productive citizensThe Department of Corrections (DOC) State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy is looking for a Corrections Counselor 1.If you want to make a lasting impact by helping inmates to learn social skills that empower them to resolve personal issues safely and effectively then this is the job for you! Apply for this rewarding opportunity today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Counselor 1 you will provide professional counseling and casework management to an inmate caseload. You will interview inmates to facilitate their institutional adjustment provide assistance that resolves concerns with family problems and conflict resolution and assist with obtaining information regarding employment opportunities. You will develop maintain and present necessary records and reports for managing an inmate caseload. This role requires compassion and excellent communication skills to support compliance and behavioral change while utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to coordinate treatment objectives seek guidance from members of psychological and medical staff and participate in parole and community re-entry planning.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $54226.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years and six months as a corrections officer and 18 college credits in sociology counseling psychology social work corrections criminal justice or a related field;or
- A bachelors degree in sociology counseling psychology social work corrections criminal justice or a related field;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in sociology counseling psychology social work corrections criminal justice or a related field.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirements:
- You must obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certification within two months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown PA is required.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
